About this Winter Bingo
Winter bingo is a great indoor-recess and snow-day game, and since it isn't tied to a specific holiday it works from December through February. The cards use simple pictures with labels so readers and pre-readers can play together. Choose your card size and number of players; the calling cards are included.
What the printable looks like
How to play
- Print one card per player, plus the calling cards on the last page.
- Cut apart the calling cards, fold them, and put them in a bowl or hat.
- Draw one card at a time and call it out (or hold it up for pre-readers).
- Players cover the matching square with a marker. The center FREE space counts for everyone.
- The first player with five in a row across, down, or diagonally shouts BINGO! For a longer game, play blackout: cover the whole card.
What's on the Winter bingo cards
The set has 37 pictures, and each card uses a random mix, so no two cards match:
- Snowman
- Snowflake
- Mitten
- Scarf
- Sled
- Pine Tree
- Snow Globe
- Icicles
- Hot Cocoa
- Ice Skate
- Reindeer
- Winter Hat
- Ski Poles
- Earmuffs
- Thermometer
- Penguin
- Polar Bear
- Igloo
- Pinecone
- Sweater
- Lantern
- Holly
- Snow Boot
- Snow Shovel
- Broom
- Log Cabin
- Top Hat
- Ice Cubes
- Carrot
- Candle
- Snowshoe
- Wreath
- Snow Angel
- Fireplace
- Bell
- Bow
- Frozen Pond
Want to change the squares? Open this set in the bingo card generator to edit the list, change the title, or mix in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play winter picture bingo?
Give each player a card and some markers (buttons, cereal, or small candies work well). Cut apart the calling cards and put them in a bowl. Draw one at a time and show or say it; players cover that picture if it's on their card. The first to cover five in a row (across, down, or diagonally) calls "Bingo!"
How many bingo cards should I print?
One per player. Every card in the PDF is different, and the winter set has 37 pictures, so a 5x5 card shows 24 of them. With a big group, set the number of cards to match your class size (up to 100).
What size card is best for young kids?
For preschool and kindergarten, pick 3x3. Games are short and the pictures are big. 4x4 suits early elementary, and 5x5 is the classic full game for older kids and adults.
Can I print two cards on one page?
Yes. Choose "2 per page" before downloading. The cards are smaller but still easy to read, and it saves paper for big groups.